Prior to Monday’s municipal election, the University of Lethbridge invited the city’s candidates for mayor and councilor last week for a forum, giving students a chance to ask candidate questions and determine what Read More
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre took part in the sole by-election debate Tuesday night for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot – this is the riding where more than 200 candidates are running – thanks for the longest ballot committee…Read More
Poilievre says he’s pro Canada and disagrees with Alberta separation. Tyler Dawson of the National Post shares his thoughts on this and more, including the over 1,300 reported cases of measles reported in Alberta – surpassing Read More
Green party candidate for the Lethbridge federal riding, Amber Murray, says the three things she is advocating for during her campaign is ensuring sovereignty, clean water, and western electoral representation.Read More
Lethbridge PPC candidate Clara Piedalue told BCN in an interview that her motivation to run in federal politics stems from her faith in Christ, and the desire to provide people with a voice.Read More
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi bashed Premier Smith for her trip to Ben Shapiro’s PragarU event, claiming she’s quote, “sucking up to extremists.” He also was critical on her tariff response to not Read More
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi spoke with Lethbridge media on Tuesday as he discussed topics and issues ranging from Premier Smith’s recent trip to Florida, as well as tariffs the US say they will Read More
President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, John Carpay, spoke with BCN’s Jeanette Rocher arguing that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s prorogation of Parliament was unconstitutional.Read More
The Lethbridge West riding will remain orange. The NDP’s Rob Miyashiro won with 53 per cent of the vote during Wednesday night’s by-election. He beat out John Middleton-Hope of the UCP by 1150 votes. In Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with western governors in Las Vegas recently. She got some face time with the South Dakota governor who is Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security Secretary. Our legislative reporter, Read More
The United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting is coming up this Friday and Saturday in Red Deer. Organizers say it may be one of the largest ever attended with over 5-thousand members attending. Our Read More
There are reports of an alleged revolt happening within the Trudeau Liberal caucus. Now…the prime minister is losing four more cabinet ministers who have decided not to seek re-election. They are Marie Claude Bibeau, Read More
The UCP will be holding its convention Nov 1 and 2 in Red Deer. Just over 54-hundred members are registered to attend. They will be debating 35 party resolutions including banning transgender people from women’s washrooms and Read More
There has been a lot of chanting of “Death to Canada” at pro-Palestinian rallies across the country in particular in Vancouver. According to Sun political columnist, Brian Lilley, many of these marches are being coordinated Read More
The UCP now has their candidate for the Lethbridge West riding. Lethbridge City Councilor John Middleton-Hope won on the first ballot Monday night when he received two votes over 50 per cent. He defeated Erin Leclerc Read More
Dan McTeague is a former Liberal MP in the Jean Chretien and Paul Martin governments. He says with the NDP ending the coalition agreement early it could spell the end for both Justin Trudeau and Read More
Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark says she feels vindicated following a Calgary judge’s ruling that she will be reinstated along with her full salary.Read More
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington recently drumming up support as the Jewish State continues to fight a number of battles including with Hamas, the Houthis and Hezbollah. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Read More
The Alberta NDP have opened nominations to replace Shannon Phillips for the Lethbridge West riding. A by-election must be held by January the first. According to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, this seat is a Read More
A recent poll says not much has changed when it comes to support for the Alberta NDP now that Naheed Nenshi has taken over from Rachel Notley. According to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, the Read More
It appears as though the Trudeau government is still toying with the idea of implementing a capital gains tax on your primary residence. That means when you sell the home you live in you would Read More
Some political experts feel that former Calgary Mayor, Naheed Nenshi, who is the new leader of the Alberta NDP is more of a centrist and that may cause some infighting within the party with those Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen responded to the announcement of NDP MLA Shannon Phillips stepping down from her position. He commented on the political stress that may have played a part in her decision, as well Read More
There are reports that the Parliamentary Budget Officer says the Trudeau government put a gag order on him to not talk about research showing most Canadians pay more than what they get back with the Read More
On June 22nd, party members with the Alberta NDP will be choosing their new leader. One of the five candidates vying to replace Rachel Notley is Calgary MLA Kathleen Ganley. Some of the hot button Read More
Jury selection has begun for three men charged in connection with the Coutts border blockade. Marco Van Huigenbos, Alex Van Herk and Gerhard Janzen are each charged with mischief over 5-thousand dollars. Dozens of supporters Read More
As you have heard on BCN, the federal carbon tax is going up by 23 per cent on April 1st. According to political reporter Brian Lilley federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault was asked if we could Read More
There was quite a bit of debate in the House of Commons on Monday night as MPs talked about the NDP’s motion to officially recognize Palestine as a state. In the end that request Read More
The Alberta government promised a tax cut for those who are making under 60-thousand dollars per year. That was scrapped, however, when the latest budget came out. According to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, the Read More
